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    Also Known As

    • Laurus nobilis 'Aureus'
    • Aureus Sweet Bay
    • Golden Bay

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 10'-30'
    • W: 6'-15'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Laurus nobilis 'Aurea' plant details

    Laurus nobilis 'Aurea' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with gold foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Laurus nobilis 'Aurea'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: lauraceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold
    Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant, fragrant foliage

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Laurus nobilis 'Aurea'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: seaside / salt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    For the culinary gardener -- a densely branched, evergreen tree, 4-6 ft wide x 12-15 ft tall, with bright yellow, aromatic leaves - bay leaves, only yellow - that can season soups and stews. Small, yellowish flowers are followed by black, fruit. Native to the Mediterranean in moist valleys, so well-drained soil, sun to part shade, and some summer moisture is best, at least until well established. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zones 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    This is the perfect specimen for the edible landscape! Pleasingly aromatic Bay leaves for cooking along with gorgeous yellow new leaves make this 10-30' tree/shrub an wonderful ornamental as well. Takes well to pruning well to keep it in bounds; can be kept in a container for several years and works ideally in Mediterranean gardens as well. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    This attractive form of Bay Tree features bright golden-yellow, very aromatic foliage.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Laurus nobilis 'Aurea' plant

    How to Grow Laurus nobilis 'Aurea'

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Foliage Color

      • gold

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Texture

      • glossy

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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